Atilla Kuru (aka PoAslan) - International Master Extraordinaire
Emerging from the depths of the 64 squares, Atilla Kuru has earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, proving they’re not just playing chess—they’re mastering it. Known online by the fierce username "PoAslan," which translates to "like a lion" (or at least sounds like it), Atilla’s style is as bold and unpredictable as their rating graph.
Blitz Battles and Bullet Blitzkrieg
With a peak blitz rating soaring above 3040 in December 2024, Atilla dominates the fast-paced time controls like caffeine-fueled grandmaster on a mission. Whether it’s blitz or bullet, their winning streaks can roar up to 21 victories in a row—enough to make even Magnus blink twice.
But it’s not all smooth sailing—surviving a “tilt factor” of 13 means Atilla knows the art of bouncing back after a tough game (or a spilled coffee on the chessboard). And with a comeback rate near 83%, giving up is just not in their vocabulary.
Playing Style
Atilla’s games are marathons rather than sprints, averaging about 70 moves per win, proving patience is their secret weapon. They enjoy the endgame dance, with endgames appearing in nearly 74% of their games. Early resignations are a mere 5% of their matches—because why quit when there’s a flicker of hope, or at least a funny blunder to witness?
Opening Moves - Classified
How do you prepare for someone whose favorite openings are “Top Secret”? Atilla confronts opponents with mystery and strategic prowess. With over 3,700 blitz games under this cloak-and-dagger approach, opponents rarely know what hit them.
Recent Highlights
In their most recent victory, Atilla skillfully dismantled “FaustinoOro” with a brilliant maneuver in a Sicilian Defense—Channeling deep preparation and lion-hearted aggression. And while even lions have off days (a recent close loss by checkmate reminds us all of the game’s humbling nature), Atilla’s spirit remains unbroken.
Fun Facts
- Prefers to play at 9 AM, their absolute prime time for best results.
- Has played over 3,000 blitz games in 2024-2025, racking up wins and losses alike with fierce determination.
- Win rate against “goking321” sits comfortably near 74%, proving some rivalries are more personal than professional.
In short, Atilla Kuru is a formidable chess lion who stalks the online arenas with grit and guile. Whether grinding out a methodical endgame win or blitzing opponents into oblivion, PoAslan remains a respected and exciting competitor on the chessboard jungle.
